Comment
Strategic Growth Options
Representation ID: 5859
Received: 17/02/2015
Respondent: Environment Agency
Representation Summary:
Blue and Green infrastructure are an important component in the adapation to climage change. Green infrastructure can be incorporated within all scales of development. There are many benefits associated with green and blue infrastructure including:
reducing the impact of urban run off
-safeguarding areas for biodiversity
- improving water quality and attenuation
- providing shading to building and outdoor spaces.
We would encourage you to consider opportunities for incorporating green and blue infrastructure within the development.
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